I am leaning towards Keystone classic rims and 15" tires on the 2+2 any advise on tire size, or comments?
seventy2plus2 said
May 23, 2013
I run BF Goodrich Radial T/A P235/70R15 on my 15x7 ralley wheels. They're got the right look, and speedo is correct so I didn't need to adjust my tranny drive gear.
muttwood said
May 23, 2013
When you are changing rim sizes it is a good idea to know the Revolutions per Mile of your current tire. (if you are wishing an accurate speedometer)
The calculator does not go back to our cars but plug in 1990 Caprice just to get the calculator going.
Then put different sizes on the right.
I found that some tire stores seem to suggest sizes based on the stock they have.
Calculator example,
235/60R15 Will have 796.86 Revs per mile.
235/70R15 Will have 744.11 and
245/60R15 will have 782.70
Plug in your 14 inch size and try to find something close. The closer the number is to yours, the more accurate the speedometer.
A GPS will always be able to tell you if your speedometer is correct.
Hope this helps
rbm67 said
May 23, 2013
great link thanks guys for the info.
rbm67 said
May 23, 2013
when looking at rims what dose the "backspace" refer to?
rbm67 said
May 23, 2013
makes sense, thanks nailhead
cdnpont said
Sep 28, 2013
14 or 15" Original wheels with hubcaps on skinny whitewall tires are good for a museum car that never sees much highway. I say skinny tires. I love whitewalls.
15x7" Corvette Rallys with good rubber are a vast improvement, and they bring a new attitude to any GM car 55- 90. A timeless classic look that will always be in style.
But nice 17x8 wheels shod with a tire of resonable OD (not super low profile rim protector), seem to fill a 60's B body wheel well just right. Purists be dammed, I think they just look better! (insert flame here).
Example,
Cheers, mc!
-- Edited by cdnpont on Saturday 28th of September 2013 10:11:54 PM
Leo2+2 said
Sep 29, 2013
I know this thread is pretty old by now but I just saw it. I got 205/70R15s on my 67 2+2.
Cheers
427carl said
Sep 29, 2013
Leo2+2 wrote:
I know this thread is pretty old by now but I just saw it. I got 205/70R15s on my 67 2+2.
Cheers
P205/70R-15 is like a P195/75R-15 pretty low for a 4000 lb boat
I am leaning towards Keystone classic rims and 15" tires on the 2+2 any advise on tire size, or comments?
I run BF Goodrich Radial T/A P235/70R15 on my 15x7 ralley wheels. They're got the right look, and speedo is correct so I didn't need to adjust my tranny drive gear.
When you are changing rim sizes it is a good idea to know the Revolutions per Mile of your current tire. (if you are wishing an accurate speedometer)
I use http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator before I go to the tire store.
The calculator does not go back to our cars but plug in 1990 Caprice just to get the calculator going.
Then put different sizes on the right.
I found that some tire stores seem to suggest sizes based on the stock they have.
Calculator example,
235/60R15 Will have 796.86 Revs per mile.
235/70R15 Will have 744.11 and
245/60R15 will have 782.70
Plug in your 14 inch size and try to find something close. The closer the number is to yours, the more accurate the speedometer.
A GPS will always be able to tell you if your speedometer is correct.
Hope this helps
14 or 15" Original wheels with hubcaps on skinny whitewall tires are good for a museum car that never sees much highway. I say skinny tires. I love whitewalls.
15x7" Corvette Rallys with good rubber are a vast improvement, and they bring a new attitude to any GM car 55- 90. A timeless classic look that will always be in style.
But nice 17x8 wheels shod with a tire of resonable OD (not super low profile rim protector), seem to fill a 60's B body wheel well just right. Purists be dammed, I think they just look better! (insert flame here).
Example,
Cheers, mc!
-- Edited by cdnpont on Saturday 28th of September 2013 10:11:54 PM
I know this thread is pretty old by now but I just saw it. I got 205/70R15s on my 67 2+2.
Cheers
P205/70R-15 is like a P195/75R-15 pretty low for a 4000 lb boat